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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,061.03, 12,091.23 and 2,217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,061.03, 12,091.23 and 2,217.48 is: 3,326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,061.03 : 12,091.23 = 2,217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,061.03/12,091.23 = 2,217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,061.03x = 12,091.23 × 2,217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,061.03x = 26,812,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,812,060.70/8,061.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.13

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